An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the World Around Us
In this talk, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author Ed Yong shares how he became a birder. After becoming burnt out from years of pandemic reporting, Yong turned to birdwatching […]
UBC Climb for Conservation
Rise Above the Canopy. Protect What Grows Beneath. Join the UBC Climb for Conservation at UBC Botanical Garden on June 20, 2026. Claim Your Spot in the Canopy Most people […]
The Man with 12 Brains
The Chagos brain coral, Ctenella chagius, is ostensibly the world’s rarest coral. A once common denizen of the shallow reefs around the Chagos Archipelago, recent decades have seen populations of this […]
Climate Conversations: Relational Approaches to Climate Research Engagement
Those engaging in climate solutions research come from every academic discipline – and they use a broad range of methods and approaches to match. One common responsibility regardless of discipline […]
Unlocking the Blue Revolution: aquatic food systems as the next frontier for food, climate, and equity
Speaker: Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, Director General, WorldFish, CGIAR’s Senior Director of Aquatic Food Systems. Moderator: Dr. Rashid Sumaila, FRSC, University Killam Professor, UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF) & School of […]
Reimagining the Future of Oceans and Fisheries
The Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF) at The University of British Columbia is marking its 10th Anniversary in 2026. This milestone also commemorates over 70 years of groundbreaking […]
Climate Conversations 2026
Join us and spend an inspiring day discussing plants, learning about climate research, and connecting with others who are concerned about climate change! Featuring a keynote presentation by theatre maker […]
Bill McKibben: Here Comes the Sun
As oil wars rage and global economies suffer the brunt of the petrodollar, renewables stand as a shining example of decentralized, sovereign, and clean energy. Join the Centre for Climate […]
Run for Rural Medicine | Hope Air
Each year, volunteer medical students across BC organize the Run for Rural Medicine in support of Hope Air, a Canadian charity that provides flights and accommodations for patients and families […]
Secrets on our Doorstep: Vancouver and the Shadow on the World Cup
As Vancouver prepares to host 2026 World Cup games—a crowning feat for hometown FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani—a chilling local history haunts the celebration. While Montagliani scaled soccer’s elite ranks, […]
